Staff Accountant — Accounting & Tax Preparation
Location: Eureka, California
Our CPA firm is seeking a staff accountant to provide accounting and tax preparation services for business and individual clients. We take pride in delivering exceptional client work through accuracy, attention to detail, and responsive service. We offer a four-day workweek, competitive compensation, and benefits, with an emphasis on quality work and a healthy work/life balance.
Work arrangement: In person, with potential for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of the probationary period, based on performance and firm needs.
Responsibilities
• Review client accounting records, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, trial balances, and financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounting, including fixed assets, depreciation, and accruals.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Prepare tax workpapers and reconcile accounting records to tax returns.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and clarify transactions.
• Assist with estimated tax calculations, tax research, and responses to tax notices.
• Maintain organized workpapers and meet assignment deadlines.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least two years of accounting and tax preparation experience, preferably with a CPA firm.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and individual and business taxation.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client work and professional service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work in person at our Eureka office.
Preferred
• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx Tax, CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, and Karbon.
• CPA license, EA designation, or progress toward certification.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan.
• Life insurance.
• Four-day workweek.
• Great work/life balance.
• Potential for a hybrid schedule following the probationary period, based on performance and firm needs.
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